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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.52, 22,292.12 and 8,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.52, 22,292.12 and 8,885.92 is: 12,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.52 : 22,292.12 = 8,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.52/22,292.12 = 8,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.52x = 22,292.12 × 8,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.52x = 198,085,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,085,994.95/16,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.71

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